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The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the [[MP40#MP40|MP40]], most notably a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training to familiarize with German weaponry; Sergeant Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) uses a captured MP40 in combat. | The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the [[MP40#MP40|MP40]], most notably a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training to familiarize with German weaponry; Sergeant Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) uses a captured MP40 in combat. | ||
[[File:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[File:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:AoH Mac Hood MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeants. Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) and Mac ([[William Houston]]) demonstrate the MP40 to 30 Commando Troop.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Mac MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mac with the MP40.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Riley Rollright MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley ([[Guy Burnet]]) and Roger Rollright ([[John Dagleish]]) fire the MP40 at the firing range. Note Rollright been overwhelmed by the recoil.]] | |||
[[File:AoH SS MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SS soldiers armed with MP40's execute Norwegian civilians.]] | |||
[[File:AoH German MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German soldier with an MP40.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Hood MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Gray ([[Tony Hood]]) with a "burrowed" MP40.]] | |||
[[File:AoH Riley MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley's training comes in handy as he commandeers an MP40.]] | |||
[[File:AoH SSNoncom MP40.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A a Waffen SS soldier ([[Dominic Ryan]]), presumably a Sergeant, beckons his troops whilst armed with an MP40.]] | |||
[[File:AoH SS MP40 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SS soldier fires.]] | |||
[[File:AoH SSNoncom MP40 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The happy Sergeant opens up with his MP40.]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
Revision as of 05:32, 2 January 2012
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Age of Heroes is a 2011 British action film about Ian Fleming's 30 Commando Troop - the forerunners to the SAS - during a top secret mission in occupied Norway.
The following weapons were used in the film Age of Heroes:
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
The Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* rifle is used by Corporal Rains (Danny Dyer) and his section during the prologue in Dunkirk.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T)
Sharpshooter Riley (Guy Burnet) is armed with a scoped Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T) rifle.
Karabiner 98k
Several occupying Waffen SS troops in Norway are armed with Karabiner 98k rifles.
Submachine Guns
M1928A1 Thompson
The M1928A1 Thompson, fitted with a simplified rear sight, is the main weapon of 30 Commando Troop, including Major Jones (Sean Bean) and Rains (Danny Dyer).
MP40
The main weapon of the German troops in Norway is the MP40, most notably a Waffen SS soldier (Dominic Ryan) who uses it to execute Norwegian civilians for aiding the resistance. 30 Commando Troop use captured MP40's in training to familiarize with German weaponry; Sergeant Gray (Tony Hood) uses a captured MP40 in combat.
Machine Guns
Bren Mk1
Brightling (Stephen Walters) carries a Bren Mk1 in training. It does not make an appearance in combat in Norway.
MG42
Sergeant Mac (William Houston) commanders an MG42 during the attack on the German base, using it to great effect. Since the film is set in 1941, it's appearance is anachronistic.
Shotguns
Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun
Norwegian Resistance contact Jensen (Izabella Miko) is armed with a Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun.
Sidearms
Colt M1911A1
The men of 30 Commando Troop, noticeably Rains (Danny Dyer) and contact Jensen (Izabella Miko) are armed with Colt M1911A1 pistols.
Webley Mk VI
Rains (Danny Dyer) uses a captured Webley Mk VI to hold Major Jones (Sean Bean) at gunpoint and secure his escape from Military Prison.
Luger P08
A Waffen SS Officer (Richard Stephens) and several German soldiers use the Luger P08. 30 Commando Troop also use it in training.
Grenades
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
30 Commando Troop use the Model 24 Stielhandgranate in training and combat.
